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The persistent interest in residential energy efficiency and alternatives to dimensional wood-frame wall constructions have increased the popularity of steel frame, insulating concrete forms, low-density concretes, structural insulated core panels, engineered wood wall framing, concrete block with insulated core, and a variety of hybrid wall systems. The full market consideration of these wall systems is inhibited, in part, by the lack of an acceptable, scientifically valid, uniform thermal performance comparison procedure. Currently, most of the simplified calculation procedures readily available to decision makers for selecting building wall systems are based on the parallel path calculations used for conventional wood-frame systems. This approach requires the user to enter a framing factor (ratio of stud area to whole opaque exterior wall area). The framing factor usually is estimated, seldom verified against actual site construction, and frequently underestimated. Framing factors vary from 15 to 40% of the opaque exterior wall area, yet lower values down to 0% are commonly used. Unfortunately, the wall energy efficiency usually is marketed solely by the misleading "clear wall" R-value (exterior wall area containing only insulation and necessary framing materials for a clear section with no fenestrations, corners or connections between other envelope elements such as roofs, foundations and other walls), or even worse "center-of-cavity" R-value (R-value estimation at a wall cross-sectional point containing the most insulation), which converts to a 0% framing factor and does not account for any of the framing material thermal shorts through the insulation. This paper proposes for consideration as a nationally accepted consensus methodology a procedure for estimating the whole opaque wall R-value (whole-wall R-value), independent of system type and construction materials. The methodology is based on results from a three-dimensional heat conduction model capable of simulating heat flow in a variety of wood, metal, and masonry systems. These simulation results lead to a "whole-wall" R-value which include the thermal performance of not only the "clear wall" area, with insulation and structural elements, but also typical envelope interface details, including wall/wall (corners), wall/roof, wall/floor, wall/door, and wall/window connections. Results from these detailed computer simulations are combined into a single "whole-wall" R-value estimation and compared with simplified "center-of-cavity" and "clear wall" R-values. Keywords heat transfer, energy calculation, building code, load calculation, rating, walls, thermal performance,
One mission of the Department of Energy's Office of Building Technology is to work with private industry to accelerate the application of energy-efficient building wall systems. One initiative is to develop scientifically supported performance data on enhanced, energy-efficient wall systems and disseminate this information in an easy-to-use form to enable home builders and buyers to make informed wall selections. A logical progression from the development of the database and evaluation procedure described in this paper is for the building industry to develop a national consensus whole-wall thermal performance rating label. This will establish in the marketplace a more realistic energy savings indicator for consumers (builders, home owners...) faced with the decision of what wall system to select for their building. A nationally accepted wall evaluation procedure will provide consumers with experimentally based information with which to determine the thermal performance differences between common dimensional lumber systems, which historically represent about 90% of the market (HUD 1993), and alternatives. At least one of the alternative systems (metal frame) anticipates attaining 25% of the residential wall market by the year 1997 (Nisson 1994, Dennis 1995). A number of innovative wall systems offer advantages that will continue to gain acceptance for the systems as the cost of dimensional lumber rises, framing lumber quality continues to decline, availability fluctuates, and consumers' confusion about the environmental correctness of harvesting "old growth" wood as a building material remains. One constraint to greater acceptance of advanced walls is that there is no nationally accepted method of comparing the whole-wall thermal performance of different systems to each other and to wood-frame construction. Industries that are interested in establishing this uniform rating procedure are steel frame, insulating concrete forms, low-density concrete block, structural insulated core panels, straw bale, engineered wood wall framing, concrete block with insulated cores, and hybrid systems. Several thermal performance terms used throughout this paper are.
Center-of-Cavity R-value:
R-value estimation at a point in the wall's cross-sectional R-value containing the most insulation.
Clear wall R-value:
R-value estimation for the exterior wall area containing only insulation and necessary framing materials for a clear section with no fenestrations, corners, or connections between other envelope elements such as roofs, foundations, and other walls.
Interface details:
A set of common structural connections between the exterior wall and other envelope components, such as wall/wall (corners), wall/roof, wall/floor, window header, window sill, door jam, door header, and window jamb, that make up a representative residential whole-wall elevation.
Whole-wall R-value:
R-value estimation for the whole opaque wall including the thermal performance of not only the "clear wall" area, with insulation and structural elements, but also typical envelope interface details, including wall/wall (corners), wall/roof, wall/floor, wall/door, and wall/window connections. The most commonly used calculation procedures for conventional residential wood-frame construction tend to overestimate the actual field thermal performance of many of today's popular housing designs, which feature large fenestration areas and floor plans with many exterior wall corners. This leads to the need for a thermal performance indicator to represent the whole wood-frame wall including thermal shorts created at wall interfaces with other envelope components. For this procedure to gain popular acceptance it must be accurate yet simple enough to be understood by home buyers and builders, and permit thermal performance comparisons of alternative wall systems to wood frame walls. Currently, in the typical thermal evaluation of wood-frame wall systems, the wood framing effect (percentage reduction of clear wall area R-value from that estimated at the center of cavity) is handled by conducting a simple parallel-path calculation for the cavity and stud area. The area ratio between framing and cavity is almost always suggested by an authoritative source, such as the latest ASHRAE Handbook-- Fundamentals (ASHRAE 1993a). Then the resulting whole-wall thermal transmittance is compared to the desired value prescribed by either an enforced building energy code, volunteer home energy rating program, or standard. Sometimes only the center-of-cavity insulation material R-value is used for comparison to alternatives. With today's residential buildings increasingly constructed with materials such as metal, stress skin-insulated core panels, and novel composites, a more accurate rating is necessary. Opaque envelopes can no longer be compared by frequently misleading "center-of-cavity" insulation material or clear wall R-values. The development of more accurate, consumer-understandable wall labels will spur greater market acceptance of energy-efficient envelope systems. The benefit of advanced systems with only a few thermal shorts will be clearly discernible by comparing whole-wall thermal performance ratings. The effect of extensive thermal shorts on performance is not accurately reflected in commonly used simplified energy calculations that are the current bases for consumer wall thermal comparisons. Major energy-consuming appliances and windows now have labels that tell consumers the energy cost implications of their purchase. However, when it comes to the walls, a dominant architectural feature of buildings, the consumer, along with designers, builders, and manufacturers, is uncertain at the least and misled at the worst about the energy implications of opaque wall systems. In addition to more representative R-values, opaque wall labels also have the potential to identify the impact of thermal mass, airtightness, and moisture tolerance (inherent moisture control attributes that minimize the potential for moisture problems).
Currently the market place is not fully accounting for the thermal shorts that exist in building walls. This results in the consumer not realizing the full energy cost savings anticipated by complying with energy codes and standards or meeting requirements of home energy rating systems. With the improvement in window efficiency, the potential exists for residential structures to have more windows. When more windows are installed in a building, more framing is needed. The greater the framing factor, the higher the overall thermal transmittance of the opaque wall. With metal-frame construction gaining popularity in residential construction, the thermal shorts potentially resulting from the relatively higher thermal conductivity of metal compared to wood can mean much more severe heat loss than can be accounted for by traditional simplified calculations.Why are the effects of interface details important? First of all, they are needed to properly baseline the thermal performance of common residential wood-framing systems and to more comprehensively evaluate alternatives. Second, their inclusion creates incentives for alternative wall system manufacturers to focus on the whole-wall, including the critical connections to other parts of the building, not just the "clear wall." Interface details make a difference. The consequences of poorly selected connections between envelope components are severe. Taking into account the interface details can have an impact on as much as 50% of the overall wall area. For some conventional wall systems, the whole-wall R-value can be as much as 40% less than what is measured for the clear wall section. This procedure highlights the importance of using interface details that minimize thermal shorts. Local heat loss through some wall interface details may be twice that estimated by simplified design calculation procedures that focus only on the clear wall. Poor interface details also may cause excessive moisture condensation and lead to stains and dust markings on the interior finish, which reveal envelope thermal shorts in an unsightly manner. This moist surface area can encourage the propagation of molds and mildews, which can lead to poor indoor air quality. The whole-wall steady-state R-value is the first element of four that are needed tocompare whole- wall performance. The other three elements are the thermal mass benefits for some systems all four of the factors are important; for others only the first is relevant. A fifth factor growing in importance, is sustainability.The individual wall system results from this procedure will help gain system-specific acceptance by code officials, building energy-rating programs such as HERS Home Energy Rating System and EPA Energy Star Buildings, building designers, and builders. In addition, each individual system evaluation will contribute toward a larger effort to build an easily accessible database of advanced wall systems. A user-friendly computer-accessed database is under development that could be used by the public to make whole-wall thermal performance comparisons. This database eventually encompass all the critical wall performance elements. The package is being developed for access on the Internet (http://www.cad.ORNL.gov/kch/demo.html). Features of the package will include:An easily accessible archive of experimental results for all tested wall systems, including downloadable drawings. A database of material thermal properties.An easy-to-use interface to a computer-generated database that allows the determination of the whole-wall thermal performance rating for a wide variety of building envelope systems and user specified wall elevations. It has been demonstrated that the first element, whole-wall R-value can be determined for residential wall systems using a computer model (Childs 1993). More than 40 types of building wall systems already have been analyzed by this method (Kosny and Desjarlais 1994; Kosny and Christian 1995a; Kosny 1994). This approach requires expertise in three-dimensional, finite-difference heat transfer modeling that is beyond the level normally available in residential building design and construction offices. Therefore, the preferred approach for making this procedure available is a user-friendly interface to a three-dimensional computer model database that incorporates this methodology for determining a whole-wall R-value for residential buildings. The interface allows users to define the building envelope in terms familiar to the industry rather than in the more complex three-dimensional analytical models. This database retrieval tool builds upon specific experimental hot-box results, allowing easy modification for particular details and computation of the whole-wall rating for the specific system. The user of this program will see the effect of interface detail improvements and be able to use them in envelope system design-cost optimization. This evaluation procedure is based on not only a computer model, but also a synthesis of experimental measurements and validated computer simulation, significantly strengthening its accuracy and building market acceptance potential.The first two performance elements involve 1.) testing full-scale walls under steady-state and dynamic hot-box conditions, 2.) three-dimensional finite-difference computer modeling, and 3.) thermal analysis of alternative interface details. Hot-box wall tests are used to validate and calibrate three-dimensional computer simulations. A steady-state whole-wall R-value is derived for each system. To account for thermal mass benefits, if any, customized tables and figures are generated. This information may be needed to demonstrate compliance or to modify the Council of American Building Officials' Model Energy Code (MEC) (CABO 1995) and ASHRAE/BSR Standard 90.2-1993 (ASHRAE 1993b).
PROCEDURES TO EVALUATE WALL PERFORMANCE Whole Wall R-value
A calculation procedure and ASTM C236 or ASTM C 976 (ASTM 1989) test are proposed as a starting point for a consensus methodology for estimating whole-wall R-value, independent of construction type. A clear wall section, 8 ft by 8 ft (2.4m x 2.4m), is tested in a guarded hot box. Experimental results are compared with three-dimensional heat conduction model predictions, based on finite-difference methods. The comparison leads to a calibrated model. After the model of the test wall is calibrated, simulations are made of the "clear wall" area with insulation and structural elements and eight wall interface details: corner, wall/roof, wall/foundation, window header, window sill, door jamb, door header, and window jamb which make up a representative residential whole-wall elevation. Results from these detailed computer simulations are combined into a single whole-wall steady-state R-value estimation and compared with simplified calculation procedures and results from other wall systems. A reference wall elevation is defined by the user to weigh the impacts of each interface detail.For each wall system for which the whole-wall R-value is to be determined, all details commonly used and recommended (outside corner, wall/ floor, wall/ flat ceiling, wall/cathedral ceiling, door jamb, window jamb, window sill, and door header) must be available to the user. The detail descriptions should include drawings, with all physical dimensions, and thermal property data for all material components contained in the details. If critical material component thermal conductivities are not available, it may be desirable to measure individual material conductivities, particularly if the clear wall hot-box data do not agree with the computer-model predictions.Although not necessary for every wall system, calibration of the model by hot box measurement of clear wall test section families enhances credibility. The clear wall comparison of the experimental measurements and the model predictions minimizes the likelihood of systemic modeling errors throughout the wall detail simulations. The procedure requires 1.) building a test wall in a hot-box frame; 2.) instrumenting the test wall; 3.) testing at steady state conditions; 4.) preparing a laboratory test data summary report, which includes a comparison to results of an uncalibrated model of the clear wall;. 5.) calibrating the model with "clear wall" hot-box results. 6.) modeling the eight details making up a typical residential wall elevation and determine the area of influence of each detail; 7.) calculating whole-wall R-value; 8.) conducting parametric thermal analysis to improve details and whole-wall R-value; 9.) preparing a paper report and an electronic report for the advanced wall database.
Thermal Mass Benefit
Wall systems with significant thermal mass, have the potential to reduce building annual heating and cooling energy requirements, depending on the climate, below that required by standard wood-frame construction with similar steady-state R-value. A procedure has been developed to measure and generate metrics that reflect this thermal mass benefit by providing an MEC-formatted table (Christian 1991). The procedure is as follows: 1.) Conduct a dynamic hot-box test to determine dynamic response factors. 2.) Run the three-dimensional model and compare it to dynamic hot-box test results from Step 1 and generate response factors. 3.) Run an "equivalent wall " program, which generates a simplified uniform layer wall that has the same dynamic thermal behavior as the actual complex wall tested in step 1. This task will generate a list of thermophysical properties for each uniform layer (R-value, thermal capacitance and thickness). 4.) Compare response factors for the three-dimensional wall generated in step 2 to the response factors of the simplified, one-dimensional wall generated in step 3. If there is an acceptable match, a set of envelope system thermophysical properties that can be used directly in whole-building simulation models is now available to define the energy-savings benefits of the thermal mass in different climates and building types compared to standard wood-frame walls. 5.) A whole-building simulation program such as DOE2 will be run for the "equivalent wall" and standard code-compliant wood-frame wall on a standard building in six U.S. Climates. The mass effect will be determined by comparing the annual energy consumption from a standard house (using the "equivalent wall") to that resulting from the identical house with wood-frame walls.6. A report is prepared containing (a) a set of uniform-layer thermophysical properties for use in whole building simulation and (b) code-compliance tables and figures: Council of American Building Officials (CABO) MEC thermal transmittance tables for this specific wall system will be derived using the hot-box-validated measurements described above. The same procedure will be used to develop the generic tables found in the MEC for all thermal mass walls with more than 6.0 Btu/ ft (19/W/m 2 ) of wall thermal capacitance (CABO 1995). This customized table can be used to show code officials' compliance with the prescriptive Uw requirements in the MEC that are based on wood-frame constructions. Finally, a figure compliant with ASHRAE Standard 90.2, customized to replace the applicable figure in the prescriptive portion of this code will be developed.
A combination of ASTM Standards (C236 or C976 [ASTM 1989]) or E1424 and E283 (ASTM 1995) will be used to measure the air leakage and heat loss through wall assemblies under simulated wind conditions ranging from 0 to 15 mph (24 kph). Varying the differential pressures from 0 to 25-50 Pa should simulate the extremes to which a wall is exposed in a real building. However, because many of the leakage paths through an exterior wall of a residential building occur at the wall connections and not through the typical clear wall, which comprises the 8-ft by 8-ft (2.4-m x 2.4-m) test section, the test specimen will be modified to contain one light switch and one duplex outlet connected with 14-gauge wiring and possibly other details. With heat loss in a building reaching as high as 40% due to infiltration (NAIMA 1994), including this performance parameter would be important, but the workmanship quality on the construction site compared to a laboratory specimen must be considered. A second complicating factor is that, over time, materials may shrink, crack, etc., and this will change the leakage over time. We will never completely predict the impact of all variables on the energy loss of buildings (e.g., workmanship). What is important is to establish a uniform baseline for all wall systems.
Moisture Tolerance
The wall moisture behavior, like the benefit of thermal mass, is a function of climate and building operation. The likelihood of annual moisture accumulation due to vapor diffusion of a particular wall system can be estimated by computer simulation. Moisture accumulation due to airflow into the wall is more difficult. One important feature to have in a long- lasting wall assembly is the ability for the wall to dry itself out if it should be built wet or pick up moisture due to a leak in the course of its in-service life. The drying rate can be modeled and measured in the laboratory. The potential for moisture accumulation (an undesirable characteristic) over specific full annual climatic cycles also can be modeled by heat and mass transfer codes such as MOIST and MATCH (Desjarlais et al. 1994).
Examples of Whole Wall R-values
Eighteen system whole-wall R-values have been estimated by a finite-difference computer model (Childs 1993). For all eighteen of the systems, the procedure described above for calculating whole-wall R-value has been followed. The model used is a generalized three-dimensional heat conduction code to analyze building envelopes (Childs 1993). The accuracy of the modeling was validated using 28 test results of masonry, wood-frame, and metal stud walls (Kosny and Christian 1995b). Considering that the precision of the guarded hot box is reported to be approximately 8% (ASTM C236 [ASTM 1989]), the ability of the model to reproduce the experimental data was found to be within the accuracy of the test method. The rotatable guarded hot box (RGHB) is an envelope testing apparatus that is designed in accordance with ASTM C 236 (ASTM 1989). The RGHB accepts test specimens that are up to 13 ft by 10 ft (4m x 3m) with a metering chamber that is approximately 8 ft by 8 ft (2.4m x 2.4m). The RGHB can accommodate assemblies up to 24 in. (61 cm) thick, (2) and b used to conduct dynamic guarded hot-box tests on high-thermal mass wall systems. The RGHB climate chamber temperature can be controlled from -10F to 140F (-23C to 60C) and the air velocity from 0 mph to 15 mph (24 kph). The RGHB metering chamber temperature can be controlled from 70F to 140F (21C to 60C) and air velocity from 0 to 1 mph (1.6 kph). The instrumentation inventory available consists of 200 type-T thermocouple-temperature sensors, 10 thermopile-type heat flux transducers, two air velocity meters, two pressure transducers, and eight other voltage output-type sensors. The test apparatus is fully automated: the chamber temperatures and air velocities are computer controlled at steady conditions or in 200-step cycles. Data collection and processing are performed in real time. The system was designed for a precision of better than 3% and a bias of less than 5%. Estimates of the error bands are generated with all test results.
Figure 1: Floor plan and elevation for a one-story ranch house
The whole-wall R-value was estimated for 18 wall systems listed in Table 1 along with the clear whole wall R-value. A reference building show in Fig. 1 was used to establish the location and area weighing of all the interface details. The comparison of these two values gives one a good overall perspective of the importance of wall interface details for both conventional wood, metal, masonry, and several high-performance wall systems. Frequently, the opaque wall thermal performance is simply described at the point of sale as the "clear wall" value. This means that the whole-wall R-value could be overstated from -3.3% to 26.5%, as shown by the last column in Table 1 "(R ww /R cw ) x 100%." Recognize that these differences can change by selecting different interface details with varying degrees of thermal shorts.Interesting comparisons can be made using the data in Table 1 to illustrate the importance of using a whole-wall R-value (R ww ) to select the most energy-efficient wall system. The difference between the clear wall and whole-wall R-value could be argued to be representative of the energy-savings potential of adopting the rating procedure proposed in this paper. With most building owners assuming they have the higher clear wall value rather than the more representative of reality, whole R-value.Systems 5 and 6 show two different high-performance masonry units. If one uses the clear-wall R-value to choose the one with highest R-value one would pick system 5, the low- density concrete multicore insulation unit, because its R-value is 19.2hft 2 F/Btu (3.38 m 2 K/W) compared to 15.22 hft 2 F/Btu (2.68 m 2 K/W) for system 6, EPS block-forms. However, if one uses the whole-wall R-value as the criterion for choosing the most efficient system, one would choose just the opposite because system 6 has the higher value [15.72 hft 2 F/Btu .77 m 2 K/W)] compared to 14.69 hft 2 F/Btu (2.59 m 2 K/W) . Another observation is that the whole-wall R-value of the foam-form system actually is higher than the clear wall values by more than 3%. This illustrates the effect of the high thermal resistance of the interface details.Systems 7, 8 and 9 are all conventional wood-frame systems. Note that the details impact the whole-wall R-value more for 2x6 walls than for 2x4 walls. The ratio of R ww /R cw is about 90% for the 2x4 walls and 84% for the 2x6 wall.Comparing System 11, the 6-in (15 cm) stress-skin-panel wall, to system 9, the conventional 2x6 wood-frame wall, shows that the stress-skin-panel clear-wall R-value [25 hft 2 F/Btu, (4.35 m 2 K/W)] is 51% higher than that of the 2x6 wall [16 hft2F/Btu, (2.88m 2 K/W)]. When details are included in the whole-wall R-value, the percentage improvement is even greater (-58%), 21.59 hft 2 F/Btu (3.8m 2 K/W) to 13.69 hft 2 F/Btu (2.41m 2 K/W). This is an example of how advanced systems will generally benefit from a performance criteria that reflects whole-wall rather than the commonly used simplified clear-wall values.Systems 12 through 18 listed in Table 1 are all metal. On average, the whole-wall R-value for these seven systems is 22% less than the clear-wall values. Metal can be used to build energy-efficient envelopes, but not by using techniques common to wood-frame construction. The conventional metal residential systems reflected in Table 1 do not fare as well when the whole-wall R-value is used as the reference compared to all other systems displayed in Table 1. For example, if one is considering either system 6 (EPS block forms) or System 12 (a 4 in. metal stud wall), the clear-wall R-value is about the same, 15 hft 2 F/Btu (2.64 m 2 K/W); however, if the comparison is made using the whole-wall R-value, the EPS foam-block system has a 45% higher value, 15.72 hft 2 F/Btu (2.77 m 2 K/W) to 10.86 hft 2 F/Btu ( 1.91 m 2 K/W). A detailed example showing all the details for the metal frame system 15 can be found in the proceedings of the December 1995 ASHRAE Envelopes VI conference.21 In general, ASHRAE Handbook material properties and recommended details by the wall system manufacturer were selected. In the case of the metal frame systems, the details come from the American Iron and Steel Institute 17 and other common sources 18, 19. Table 1 Whole wall R-value data base
|System description:
Clear wall
Whole wall
|(R ww /R cw )x 100%
|hft 2 F/Btu
|m 2 K/W
|hft 2 F/Btu
|m 2 K/W
|12-in. (30-cm.) Two-core insul. units - concrete 120lb/ft 3 (1920 kg/m 3 ), EPS inserts - 1-7/8-in. (4.8-cm.) thick, grout fillings 24-in.(60-cm.) o.c.
|12-in. (30-cm.) Two-core insul units -wood concrete 40lb/ft 3 (640 kg/m 3 ), EPS inserts - 1-7/8-in. (4.8-cm.) thick, grout fillings 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c.
|12-in. (30-cm.) Cut-web insul. units - concrete 120lb/ft 3 ( 1920 kg/m 3 ), EPS inserts - 2-1/2-in. (6.4-cm.) thick, grout fillings 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c.
|12-in. (30-cm.) Cut-web insul. units -wood concrete 40lb/ft 3 (640 kg/m 3 ), EPS inserts - 2-1/2-in. (6.4-cm.) thick, grout fillings 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c.
|12-in. (30-cm.) Multicore insul. units -polystyrene beads concrete 30lb/ft3 ( 480 kg/m3 ), EPS inserts in all cores.
|EPS block-forms poured in place with concrete, block walls 1-7/8-in. (4.8-cm.) thick.
|2x4 wood stud wall 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|2x4 wood stud wall 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|2x6 wood stud wall 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c., R-19 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|Larsen Truss walls - 2x4 wood stud wall 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, + 8-in. (20-c) thick Larsen trusses insulated by 8-in. (20-cm.) thick batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|Stress Skin Panel Wall, 6-in. (15-cm.) thick foam core + -in. (1.3-cm.) OSB boards, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|4-in. (10-cm.) Metal stud wall, 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., + 1-in. (2.5-cm) EPS sheathing + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. NAHB Energy Consv. House Details.
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior.,. + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in.(1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in.(1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior.,+ -in.(1.3-cm) EPS sheathing + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in.(1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. AISI Manual Details.
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in.(1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior.,+ 1-in.(2.5-cm) EPS sheathing + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in.(1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. AISI Manual Details.
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior.,+ -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. AISI Manual Details.
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., + -in. (1.3-cm) EPS sheathing + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in.(1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. AISI Manual Details.
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., + 1-in. (2.5-cm) EPS sheathing + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. AISI Manual Details.
|System description:
Whole wall
|(R ww /R cav )x 100%
|hft 2 F/Btu
|m 2 K/W
|hft 2 F/Btu
|m 2 K/W
|2x4 wood stud wall 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|2x4 wood stud wall 24-in. ( 60-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior..
|4-in. (10-cm.) Metal stud wall, 24-in. (60-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior., + 1-in. (2.5-cm) EPS sheathing + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. NAHB Energy Consv. House Details.
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior.,. + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. AISI Manual Details.
|3-1/2-in. (8.9-cm.) Metal stud wall, 16-in. (40-cm.) o.c., R-11 batts, -in. (1.3-cm.) plywood -exterior.,+ 1-in. (2.5-cm) EPS sheathing + -in. (1.3-cm.) wood siding, -in. (1.3-cm.) gypsum board -interior. AISI Manual Details.


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The Virginia Cavaliers are hosting this year's Charlottesville Regional after winning the national championship last season. Here is a brief look at each squad heading into the tournament.
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2016 NEC Baseball Tournament: Sacred Heart 9 Fairleigh Dickinson 8
The Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 9-8 on a Jayson Sullivan walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. The Pioneers move on to face Bryant University in the Winner's bracket while Fairleigh Dickinson will take on Central Connecticut State in a loser's bracket game. You can check out the best pics […]
2016 NEC Tournament: Bryant 8 Central Connecticut State 1
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The Northeastern Huskies edged out Central Connecticut State 2-1 behind a great pitching performance from Aaron Civale who limited the Blue Devils to two hits while striking out 12 while not giving up a single walk. Northeastern Civale continues to give the Huskies a chance to win any game with him on the mound on Fridays. […]
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In the spring of 1122, Lady Mirielle gazed into her crystal globe and saw two men riding toward Wroxley Castle. She sensed that one was hiding his real identity. Learning the truth about Giles would mean uncovering long-buried betrayals - and unleashing her own deepest secret – her magical ability. More dangerous still was the deep attraction between them.
The Eternity Series (Books 1-3) by Holly Newhouse
Series: The Eternity Trilogy. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 151,330. Language: American English. Published: June 12, 2015 by Newhouse Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal, Fiction » Romance » Historical
Here is the first three books of "The Eternity Series". Book 1 - Follow Chief Cheveyo and Julianna on their journey as twin soul life mates. Book 2 - 23 years later, meet Shadow hawk and his twin soul life mate She who walks with wolves and go on their harrowing journey with them. Book 3 - Continuation of Book 2
The Chinese Manuscript by Victor Bellini
Series: Adventures in multinational business, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 108,000. Language: English. Published: May 16, 2014. Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Romance » Historical
A Canadian businessman agrees to help a Chinese dissident publish a manuscript highly critical of the post-Mao regime, despite dangerous threats by secret service agents. In the process he falls in love with with two women and with the country.
Despised & Desired - The Marquess' Passionate Wife (#3 Love's Second Chance Series) by Bree Wolf
Series: Love's Second Chance Series. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 101,930. Language: English. Published: June 22, 2016. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Regency, Fiction » Romance » Historical
Long ago, he kept her secret. Now, she will do everything in her power to save his soul.
The Beloved One by Danelle Harmon
Series: The de Montforte Brothers, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 114,250. Language: English. Published: May 16, 2012. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Historical » Colonial America(3.33 from 3 reviews)
In this sensual Cinderella story, Englishman Lord Charles de Montforte awakens in the tender care of an American beauty after being wounded in battle. She has long wished for someone to take her away from a cruel step-family, but the handsome stranger is from an enemy land ... and he's sworn to love another. Book 2 in the De Montforte Brothers series by critically acclaimed author Danelle Harmon
Broken Angel by Nona Mae King
Series: Heart of the Blessed. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 114,180. Language: English. Published: May 16, 2016. Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Historical
Rachel Samson studied abroad at a business school for women since the age of fourteen. When she arrives home, she discovers that the control she seeks is but a myth. But one man continuously offers her the power she craves, even at the risk to his own financial freedom. Asking for nothing in return, will she surrender to the desire to trust him?
Cardinal Points by Dory Codington
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 116,040. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2014. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical
Cardinal Points is a fictional, historical romance that takes place in Boston during and just after the 'Boston Tea Party." We recall this event as the great anti-tax revolt that started the American Revolution, and in myth it was just that. What did the Intolerable Acts mean to those who bore the brunt of Parliament's Anger against Boston? To Oona trapped in Boston, and Jason locked out.
Merriweather Sisters Medieval Time Travel Romance Boxed Set Books 1-3 by Cynthia Luhrs
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 170,070. Language: English. Published: July 4, 2016. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Time travel, Fiction » Romance » Historical
Read the first three books in the medieval time travel romance series: A Knight to Remember, Knight Moves, Lonely is the Knight, in this special offering.
Everything In Its Time by Dee Davis
Series: Time After Time Series, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 102,180. Language: English. Published: November 13, 2011. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Romance » Time travel
An earring, a murder, a legend… Katherine St. Claire has never forgotten the passionate night she shared with a stranger while staying at a castle hotel called Duncreag. He even haunts her dreams. Tired of loving "Fantasy Man", as her brother Jeff refers to him, she decides to go back to Duncreag in search, literally, of the man of her dreams.
Highlander At Heart by Yvette Pratt
Series: Moment in Time. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 100,750. Language: English. Published: March 18, 2016 by Dream Big Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Romance » Time travel(2.00 from 1 review)
Highlander at Heart is the story of Ceana who, as an aspiring archaeologist, has spent her life dreaming about unlocking the mysteries of the past. What she is about to learn is that she herself is linked to the past that she is so desperate to uncover the secrets of in more ways than she could ever imagine.
Maids with Blades by Glynnis Campbell
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 256,370. Language: English. Published: March 29, 2016. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Deirdre, Helena, and Miriel, three kick-arse Scots wenches known as The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch, aren't about to become any man's chattel, until they meet heroes who are strong enough to tame their wild ways and worthy enough to win their wayward hearts. Maids with Blades includes: Book 1: Lady Danger, Book 2: Captive Heart, Book 3: Knight's Prize
The Briton and the Dane: The Complete Trilogy by Mary Ann Bernal
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 304,060. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2016. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
Second Edition: The Briton and the Dane novels bring to life the tumultuous ninth century when the formidable Vikings terrorized the civilized world. The epic adventure runs the gamut of deception, treachery, intrigue and betrayal during a time of war and conquest in Anglo-Saxon Britain.
Give My Love to Rose by Nicole Sturgill
Series: The Outlaw Series. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 103,480. Language: English. Published: August 14, 2015 by Dream Big Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Romance » Western(5.00 from 1 review)
Outlaw and all around bad guy Marston finds a dying man along the railroad tracks. His only plan is to take the mans nearby horse, his gun and whatever money he might have in his pockets but the dying mans words gnaw at him 'Give my love to Rose' the man had said and 'Tell my boy I'm proud of him'. Without knowing why Marston feels the need to honor the dying mans wishes.
A Masquerade in the Moonlight by Kasey Michaels
Series: Enterprising Ladies. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 129,020. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2012. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Romance » Regency
A brash American, Thomas Joseph Donovan, arrives in London just in time to meet debutante Marquerite Balfour, young, beautiful, and very much in Donovan's way. It would appear she has some mischief afoot, mischief that could ruin Donovan's mission to arrange some "deliveries" to his country, hoping to avoid yet another war with England. Bring on a battle of wills, a battle of wits... and an attrac
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Series: Lovers and Liars. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 116,580. Language: English. Published: May 28, 2016 by JMS Books LLC firstname.lastname@example.com. Categories: Fiction » Gay & lesbian fiction » Gay, Fiction » Romance » Historical
The Lovers and Liars box set brings together all six of Paul Alan Fahey's thrilling gay historical wartime romances for the first time in one box set. Contains the stories: Bomber's Moon, Weep Not for the Past, A Manx Tale, A Christmas in Kent, A Deadly Game of Malice, and Kindred Spirit.
Ageless Spy by DC Mahoney
Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 113,050. Language: British English. Published: June 3, 2013. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical, Fiction » Adventure » War & military
In 1939 Carl Coles, a merchant seaman just out of his teens, docks on the shores of Nova Scotia where he happens upon a young waitress. So begins a love story that will last into an eternity but not before both Coles and that love are tested by Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union and his own intelligence community.
The Inspector's Scandalous Night by Katy Madison
Series: The Curse of the Coleraines. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 118,150. Language: English. Published: June 12, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Gothic, Fiction » Romance » Historical
Undercover reporter Henrietta (Henry) Brown is determined to see the man she believes murdered many women convicted—even if it means cozying up to Inspector Barnabas Harlow. If Barnabas doesn't identify the murderer soon, justice will go astray. If they could just solve the murder before the public outcry whipped up by the newspapers forces an innocent man to the gallows...or she loses her heart.
Bladesong by Jean Gill
Series: Troubadours, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 106,740. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2013. Categories: Fiction » Historical » Medieval, Fiction » Romance » Historical(5.00 from 1 review)
Historical thriller/romance Book2 of The Troubadours Series but stands alone 1151 – the Holy Land during a fragile peace. Estela, the troubadour, following the destiny of her beautiful voice, and Dragonetz, her passionate knight; divided by the times they love in and fighting to be together.
The Dueling Pistols Series by Katy Madison
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 328,880. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2012. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Regency, Fiction » Romance » Historical
Three regencies novels that begin with a duel and end with I do, and two companion novellas. A pair of cursed pistols promise one wedding of bliss and one wedding of misery to the pair of duelists, but it isn't always clear who is the winner in the madcap duels. A savings of over $5 when bought together.
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Series: The Breaking Series. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 366,570. Language: English. Published: July 4, 2014 by Dream Big Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Historical(5.00 from 1 review)
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CHICAGO—The self-storage industry has had a remarkable run over the past five years. The major REITs, for example, have grown consistently and recorded rising occupancy and rental rates. Furthermore, operators have begun to apply more advanced analytics and learned how to time rental rate increases and retain tenants, among other strategies, giving a big boost to revenue per-square-foot.
But for much of that time, new development was scarce, at least compared to the level of acquisition activity. Things may be changing. Public Storage, the biggest REIT, now has 28 facilities under development and about $240 million in capital deployment, which it may soon increase to between $300 and $350 million.
The changing landscape will be a big topic of discussion at Inside Self Storage's Executives and Investor's Summit/Developer's Conference, which will be held in Chicago on September 23rd and the 24th. GlobeSt.com spoke to Jim Chiswell, a speaker at the conference and president of Virginia-based Chiswell & Associates LLC, about where the industry now stands.
For years many self-storage developers have been purchasing and renovating facilities instead of starting new development. Is this beginning to change?
The pace of new construction is off the charts positive in comparison to the past 5 years. This is a direct result of two factors: 1) low interest rates and 2) the outstanding performance of the self-storage REITs during the recession. Doing due diligence homework on a new project is more critical than ever due to the level of competition in many markets.
How has this industry evolved in the past 5 years?
The most important change in the industry is probably the enhancement of management and marketing by the implementation of new technologies. And the large public and strong regional companies have continued to acquire existing facilities leading to a great deal of industry consolidation.
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The self storage industry generated approximately $24 billion in revenues in 2013. It has been getting positive press in the financial media. The self storage REITs have been the number one or two real estate REITs asset for the past five years.
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Banks have realized the long term potential of the industry is a solid risk so borrowing money for an acquisition and most recently new construction has become easier making interest in the industry a "hot spot."
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Police: Assault, chase leads to chargesStaff Report | July 29,2013A New York man was jailed Sunday night for allegedly assaulting a person on Maple Street in Rutland and stealing their car.
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- 1 chopped clove garlic
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- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Puree garlic, beets, beans, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with fennel.
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MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill released its 2012 annual report, which provided a glimpse into the challenges the company has faced in addition to the strategic direction company leadership intends to follow.
Cargill has not been immune to volatility sweeping global markets. In fiscal 2012, the company earned $1.17 billion from continuing operations, a 56 percent decline from a record $2.69 billion in the comparable year-ago period.
Earnings in the company's agricultural supply chain underperformed compared to 2011.
"Although our company's global analysis of supply and demand fundamentals and trading expertise are long-standing strengths, we at times misread this year's markets," Cargill said in a message to shareholders.
The struggling US beef industry was among the cyclical trends that reflected Cargill's results. The beef industry experience one its toughest years, the company said, and packer margins including Cargill's were in the red. Consequently, Cargill's meat businesses fell short of 2011 results, according to the company.
A bright spot for the company came from its other businesses. Overall, one-third of Cargill's business exceeded the previous year's results. Sales and other revenues increased 12 percent to $133.9 billion, and cash flow from operations totaled $3.51 billion, according to Cargill.
Fiscal 2012 was also a period of significant capital investments. Cargill spent a record $4 billion, with roughly half of expenditures put toward acquisitions such as the $2 billion purchase of Provimi, an animal nutrition company. Additional acquisitions included Central American meat and poultry processor Corporacion Pipasa, Raggio di Sole Mangimi, an Italian animal feed company, and a German chocolate and cocoa concern.
The company also completed several joint ventures that included a deal with Teys Australia, a beef processing and cattle feeding business.
Costs for new and expanded facilities totaled $1.4 billion in fiscal 2012, according to Cargill. China figured prominently in Cargill's strategic plans when the company began building an integrated poultry business in the country's Anhui province. The venture marks Cargill's first on-the-ground animal protein business in China, the company said. Cargill also started construction on a second corn processing facility in Brazil.
Cargill sold its beef and global flavors businesses in Argentina, and a subsidiary LaCrosse Global Fund Services.
In the future, weak economic recoveries, fiscal turmoil in higher-income countries and slowing growth in emerging markets will challenge the company, Cargill said. But demand for food will continue to grow.
"Increasing per-capita incomes in emerging and developing markets are providing more people with the means to diversify their diets," Cargill said.
In addition to its annual report, Cargill released its corporate responsibility report for fiscal 2012.
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My family of four (two adults and two boys 14 and 12) stayed here for one night after arriving late afternoon from the west coast. I chose this spot so we could visit the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum the next day, before moving on to our longer term stay in Alexandria. It's much more convenient than having to drive back out to Dulles from DC or vicinity, plus it was great being so close to the airport after the long flight.
Aside from being conveniently located near the airport, this Hampton Inn is close to many area restaurants and shopping centers including a Costco, where we stocked up on bottled water for the week.
The hotel itself is fairly typical of Hampton Inn's that I've stayed at, which is generally a good thing. The room itself was a bit small, but not any smaller than other properties, again more consistent than anything else. It was fine for one night, but a week would have been a challenge (we stayed at a Residence Inn in Alexandria for the week).
The public facilities including the pool, spa and exercise room were all in excellent condition and very clean. The exercise room had a sufficient variety of equipment and several TVs including the ability to plug in personal headphones which was very convenient, though I was the only one in the room at the time so I didn't need to use them.
The lobby and breakfast area were nicely furnished and again clean and comfortable. The food typical, but again, not a bad thing. I do like consistency in products which makes for more predictable experiences.
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LOGAN — Eddy Hall got a text from 2010 Mr. Football Alex Kuresa asking him to do what the Mustangs could not the last two years — beat Logan High.
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"I thought our defense executed so well. Rob Thomas and those defense coaches, put a lot of time in this week, and the kids, they executed. It was a lot of effort and a lot of heart of champions."
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Where like loser george on queen for a day just keep going down.
Today, of course, is May 1st.
Most fund managers (and programs) are set to 'sell in May and go away'.
They lighten their portfolios and move a percentage to cash ... historical averages dictate this is the most prudent course of action.
Most prudent action for the shorties is to cover their short positions so that they don't get squeezed while they go away on vacation.
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Less Talk, More Yoga.
"Oh. No. He. Didn't…" the wide-eyed, gaping mouths of the audience seemed to shout (albeit silently) as the officiant preached the unholy trifecta of self-promotion, divorce and death at a wedding I attended recently.
As with most things, I couldn't help but to relate the Father's diatribe to…yoga. Have you ever been in yogasana class in which the teacher spends the first 10 or even 20 minutes talking about their personal life or the Divine-Goddess-So-And-So? Me too.
Like many people, my yoga practice started with the physical (asana) and developed from there. Now, as a teacher, I know how challenging it can be to incorporate and honor the other limbs of yoga into an asana class in a way that is accessible to the students—without interrupting the flow.
For me, a brief, heartfelt explanation or personal anecdote can help convey empathy as well as yoga philosophy. But the discussion shouldn't overtake the asana practice if that's the focus of the class. I offer my students the opportunity to ask questions so that they can pursue their yoga practice on and off the mat in the way that interests them because it's not about what's right for me, it's about finding what's right for them.
Students, teachers: How much talking is too much talking?
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MILITARY: Claims still pending in FA-18 crash
The Navy still has 20 outstanding claims stemming from the crash of a U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet in December 2008 that killed four members of a Korean immigrant family.
The Navy's Office of the Judge Advocate General has paid out a little more than $730,000 in settling 22 of the 42 claims filed in the aftermath of the accident, which occurred shortly before noon Dec. 8, 2008.
Total amount of damages claimed is $84.5 million. Navy officials refused to divulge the specifics of the claims settled and pending.
The FA-18 jet flown by Lt. Dan Neubauer lost power in both engines and fell to earth about a mile short of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station. Neubauer had taken off from an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego.
Neubauer ejected and escaped with minor injuries. He has since been promoted and transferred.
After hitting the pavement, the jet careened into the home, killing Youngmi Lee and her two daughters, Grace, 15 months, and Rachel, 2 months. Also killed was Lee's mother, Seokim Kim, 60.
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The meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte with airport advocate Alex Cauguiran in Davao may have resulted into a positive development after Digong delivered his first SONA last Monday.Read more
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FINALLY, there will be a national emergency hotline number available next month as our own version of America's "911" will be serving Filipinos to report any crime, accident, disasters and other emergencies.Read more
THE notion that a cat can fall from a great height and live may sound like a superstition, like the idea that cats have nine lives. To some extent however, the notion is true. Cats can fall from very high places and survive.Read more
IN THE VERY NEAR future, I may bid goodbye to PESO Mabalacat City, in view of its impending institutionalization by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.Read more
IT IS difficult not to notice the answer of the new DOTC Secretary Art Tugade to the news reporters over the recent Manila airport runway's gaffe. The remarks he uttered cemented the existence of a new leadership.Read more
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For our cabalen this is the best unwritten message in today's SONA.Read more
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- Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY) and Delhaize (NYSE:DEG) announce that they won approval for their merger from the Belgian Competition Authority. The development completes the regulatory process for the deal in Europe.
- The approval is conditional on the companies paring 13 stores from their portfolio.
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Fri, Jan. 22, 9:35 AM
- Delhaize (NYSE:DEG) reports comparable-store sales rose 2.3% in the U.S. during Q4.
- Total sales in the U.S. were up 2.6% to $4.4B.
- The company saw comps rise 5.1% in Belgium and 7.8% in Southeastern Europe during the quarter.
- Delhaize is on track to merge with Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY) by mid-2016.
Nov. 11, 2015, 10:27 AM
- Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY) and Delhaize (DEG +3.2%) both trade higher with the merger of the two grocery companies still on track to occur in the middle of 2016.
- Management of Ahold confirmed the merger status along with Q3 earnings which came in ahead of consensus estimates. Results in the Netherlands and the U.S. were solid.
- Ahold Q3 results and presentation (.pdf)
Oct. 29, 2015, 5:58 AM
- Delhaize (NYSE:DEG): Q3 EPS of €1.14.
- Revenue of €6.14B (+14.6% Y/Y).
Jul. 30, 2015, 3:34 AM
- Delhaize (NYSE:DEG): Q2 EPS of €1.02
- Total revenue of €6.12B up 18.1%,
- U.S. revenue up 3.2% to €4.03B, 2.5% comparable sales growth.
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Jun. 24, 2015, 9:13 AM
Jun. 24, 2015, 3:00 AM
- Dutch food retailer Royal Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY) and Belgium's Delhaize (NYSE:DEG) have agreed to merge, creating one of the largest supermarket operators in the U.S.
- Ahold operates the Stop & Shop and Giant chains, as well as online grocery store Peapod, while Delhaize operates the Food Lion and Hannaford banners.
- Under the new deal, Delhaize shareholders will receive 4.75 Ahold shares for each share held. Ahold investors will own 61% of the €26.1B combined company and Delhaize shareholders will own the rest.
- Previously: Delhaize and Ahold rally as merger deal gets closer (Jun. 03 2015)
Jun. 3, 2015, 10:34 AM
- Delhaize (DEG +5.6%) and Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY +4.1%) are working toward reaching a deal on a merger by the end of the month, according to Bloomberg.
- A combination could lead to annual cost savings of €300M ($337.6M) to €700M ($787.8M), estimate inside sources.
- Shares of both grocery chain stocks rose in European trading to be followed by similar action with the U.S. ADRs.
- Previously: Ahold, Delhaize confirm merger talks (May. 12 2015)
- Previously: Talk picks up over grocery chain consolidation (May. 14 2015)
May 14, 2015, 9:47 PM
- Consolidation in the grocery industry could pick up even more, observes Supermarket News.
- A large merger between Albertsons and Safeway (NYSE:SWY) has been followed by talks between Delhaize (NYSE:DEG) and Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY).
- The increased push by Wal-Mart and Target in the sector has added pressure to leverage store growth through M&A.
- "There is mounting pressure in the supermarket industry to consolidate operations to drive better purchasing power and leverage distribution and technology platforms," notes Wolfe Research.
- Kroger (NYSE:KR) is seen as a likely candidate to look for a chain to acquire.
- Previously: Ahold, Delhaize confirm merger talks (May 12)
- Grocery stocks: RNDY, SVU, VLGEA, WFM, CASY, IMKTA, OTCPK:PUSH, TFM, SFM, WMK.
May 12, 2015, 3:19 AM
- Dutch food retailer Royal Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY) and Belgium's Delhaize (NYSE:DEG) have confirmed they are in talks about a possible $25B merger that could also create one of the largest supermarket operators across the Atlantic.
- Despite being based in Europe, both companies generate about 60% of their sales in the U.S.
- Ahold operates the Stop & Shop and Giant chains, as well as online grocery store Peapod, while Delhaize operates the Food Lion and Hannaford banners.
- Previously: Ahold, Delhaize surge on merger reports (May. 11 2015)
May 11, 2015, 10:52 AM
- Delhaize (NYSE:DEG) is up 13.3% after reports on a merger with Ahold (OTCQX:AHONY +3.8%) drove up shares listed in Europe earlier today.
- The talk of industry consolidation has some other U.S. grocery stocks ahead of market averages as well.
- Grocery gainers: Kroger (NYSE:KR) +1.0%, Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFM) +1.2%, Roundy's (NYSE:RNDY) +1.0%, Supervalu (NYSE:SVU) +1.0%, Fairway Group (NASDAQ:FWM) +0.9%, Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKTA) +9.8% with earnings also a factor.
- Previously: Ahold, Delhaize surge on merger reports
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Quality Inn & Suites Kimberly
Quality Inn & Suites Kimberly
Hotel Guest Rating: 7.4/10
761 Truman Street
Kimberly, WI 54136
Hotel Freebies Available*
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Welcome to the Quality Inn & Suites Kimberly
Free breakfast, available Wi-Fi and a sauna await Priceline guests at the non-smoking and pet-friendly Quality Inn & Suites Kimberly.
Hotel Features
This two-story, non-smoking hotel's 63 rooms have available Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO and coffeemakers. Rooms with jetted tubs are available, or you can soothe your cares away in the hotel sauna. Burn calories in the fitness room and fuel up at the free continental breakfast. The front desk is open 24 hours, and parking is free.
Hotel Location
Located across the street from the Appleton East Cinema, Quality Inn & Suites Kimberly is right off Highway 441 and 10 miles from Fox Cities Stadium. Drive 25 minutes to a Packers game at Lambeau Field or two miles to Sunset Point Park. It's 27 miles to Austin Straubel International Airport.
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Quality Inn & Suites Kimberly provides Priceline guests with comfy accommodations, complimentary breakfast and a location close to area attractions.
Quality Inn & Suites Kimberly Amenities
- Air conditioning
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Convenient to where we had to be that day. .Like that waffle maker. Friendly helpful staff
The sink drain malfunctioned,didn't want to deal with it,just told the desk when checking out. Our keycard didn't work to open the other door off the parking lot,we realized why folks left two small rocks near the door- to prop it open to go your car..!!?
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February 9, 2016
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Breakfast was good. Location was great for where we were going.
Advertised HBO was not working. Phone did not work in room and door handle fell off when trying to exit the room. Maybe it is a 2 star hotel, but I have stayed in other Quality Inn's that were of better quality. Would not stay here again.
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January 5, 2016
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We arrived 30 min early and they charged me an early check in fee... really??? 30 min, if the room was ready why not provide good customer service! Also it was set up to pay upon arrival and the hotel tried to charge my account a week early!
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January 3, 2016
January 3, 2016
Amazingly friendly and helpful staff! Very clean room.
Loved the hot tub and sauna, but could use a little updating.
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November 25, 2015
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October 20, 2015
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October 20, 2015
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Nice room, clean. Friendly staff.
Price was excessive due to Green Bay Packers Game
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October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
very clean friendly staff and the clerk was very helpful
free breakfast hour should have lasted longer
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September 15, 2015
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Room was clean. Breakfast was good.
Road construction made finding the hotel difficult.
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August 11, 2015
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the beds were comfortable
our room was cramped and breakfast was gross
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IMO, if you want a 26 grip, buy a 26. All mods like that do is destroy the resale value of the gun.
If you don't care about the value, and just want to do it for the fun of doing it, go for it. But don't be under the illusion it will make the difference in a typical under 7 yards defensive situation. In fact the shorter barrel of the 26 is quicker to clear the holster which is probably a bigger feature than the shorter grip.
I have two 19s and a 26. I shoot the 26 better in the first stage of the IDPA qual match every time. The 26 is a very good SD handgun.


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i am wondering if it is possible to create multiple portfolios?
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Documentary photography -> same
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